Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Trader Joe's Honey Hydration Night Cream versus Trader Joe's Honey Hydration Day Cream .
Last updated on October 11, 2023. Published on October 26, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Night Moisturizer
Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.
Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
Ingredient Info
Trader Joe's Honey Hydration Night Cream 30 ingredients
Trader Joe's Honey Hydration Day Cream 26 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Trader Joe's Honey Hydration Night Cream 30 ingredients
Trader Joe's Honey Hydration Day Cream 26 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Trader Joe's Honey Hydration Night Cream 30 ingredients
Trader Joe's Honey Hydration Day Cream 26 ingredients
Water • Isopropyl Myristate • Capric Acid • Myristyl Alcohol • C14-22 Alcohols • Glycerin • Cetyl Alcohol • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Honey • Xylitylglucoside • Phenoxyethanol • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside • Myristyl Glucoside • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Isohexadecane • Anhydroxylitol • Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil • Parfum • Xylitol • Ceramide Ng • Glucose • Citric Acid • Polysorbate 60 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Phytate • Sorbitan Isostearate • Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Water • Capric Acid • Myristyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Sodium Hyaluronate • Cetyl Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Myristyl Glucoside • Honey • Polysorbate 20 • Polyisobutene • Polyacrylate-13 • Arachidyl Glucoside • Behenyl Alcohol • Arachidyl Alcohol • Potassium Sorbate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Ceramide Ng • Xanthan Gum • Citric Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Citrate • Arnica Montana Flower Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterTrader Joe's Honey Hydration Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Trader Joe's Honey Hydration Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Capric Acid is a saturated fatty acid. It is naturally found in coconut oil and palm kernel oil. Creating capric acid involves the oxidation of decanol, a primary alcohol. This ingredient has perfuming, masking, and antibacterial properties.
Capric Acid is mainly used in perfume and to create artificial fruit flavors. Masking ingredients are used to cover the scent of another ingredient.
Interestingly, capric acid has a rancid scent on its own.
Learn more about Capric AcidTrader Joe's Honey Hydration Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Trader Joe's Honey Hydration Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Myristyl Alcohol is type of fatty alcohol. It is a white, waxy solid and insoluble in water.
As an emollient, it hydrates the skin by trapping moisture in.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols.
Learn more about Myristyl AlcoholTrader Joe's Honey Hydration Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Trader Joe's Honey Hydration Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinTrader Joe's Honey Hydration Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Trader Joe's Honey Hydration Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholTrader Joe's Honey Hydration Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Trader Joe's Honey Hydration Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Honey comes from bees. It is mainly made up of fructose and glucose. Honey also contains amino acids, peptides, Vitamins A, C, and E. Vitamins A, C, and E all offer numerous skin benefits.
Honey is hydrating, antibacterial, anti-aging, and skin soothing.
The humectant property of honey makes it great at helping to hydrate the skin. Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin.
Honey may help reduce the signs of aging due to its antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical molecules. If left unchecked, these molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA. Fun fact: darker honey is a antioxidant than light honey.
The antibacterial property of honey may make it effective at helping to treat acne. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Many people wonder if honey is vegan. It is technically a byproduct from bees. This is because honey is created from the digestive enzymes in a bee's stomach.
Remember to be kind to bees :) They are important for many ecosystems and are endangered.
Learn more about HoneyTrader Joe's Honey Hydration Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Trader Joe's Honey Hydration Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Trader Joe's Honey Hydration Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Trader Joe's Honey Hydration Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
We don't have a description for Myristyl Glucoside.
Trader Joe's Honey Hydration Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.
Trader Joe's Honey Hydration Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumTrader Joe's Honey Hydration Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Trader Joe's Honey Hydration Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Ceramide NG is a type of Ceramide. The NG stands for a sphinganine base.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP Ceramide NP
Learn more about Ceramide NgTrader Joe's Honey Hydration Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Trader Joe's Honey Hydration Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidTrader Joe's Honey Hydration Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Trader Joe's Honey Hydration Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Trader Joe's Honey Hydration Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.
Trader Joe's Honey Hydration Day Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
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